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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,946 and 11,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,946 and 11,080 is: 12,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946 : 11,080 = 11,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946/11,080 = 11,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946x = 11,080 × 11,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946x = 122,766,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,766,400/9,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.29

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